Meditation is an ancient spiritual practice that offers significant benefits. As modern science discovers the wide variety of benefits of meditation, more people are adopting the practice. There are physical, psychological and spiritual benefits of meditation. This blog will address the psychological benefits of the practice.
Meditation helps to increase serotonin levels in the body. Serotonin has been shown to influence mood and behavior. Low serotonin levels can negatively impact moods, causing feelings of depression and mood swings. Increasing serotonin levels helps to improve and regulate moods.
Focus and concentration are improved with meditation. Whether you want to improve focus for your work, school or have concerns about memory loss later in life, meditating helps with concentration. The improved focus and concentration that comes with meditation can help support learning. Meditation improves memory in the present and as we age.
Lack of self confidence can interfere with relationships, learning and career prospects. Self confident individuals shine in job interviews and are promoted more frequently than people with low self confidence. Often, the running dialogue in the mind undermines self confidence. Meditation teaches you to shut out the negative self talk and improve your confidence, so you can reach for your dreams.
Creativity is enhanced with meditation. When you are able to quiet the mind and improve focus and concentration, you will find that ideas flow much easier. In addition, because meditating helps to shut out thoughts of doubt, people are more likely to take the risk and let their creativity flow.
Meditation leaves you feeling calmer and this benefit lasts long after your meditation session ends. When faced with irritating situations, you will be better able to ignore petty issues, and less likely to become angry and aggressive. This can help to increase tolerance in work, family and social situations.
Many people find that regular meditation helps them overcome a wide range of addictions. Meditating improves will power, which can help you quit smoking, and the practice also helps people overcome addictions to alcohol and drugs.